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Story on little-known group claiming to have started forest fires is withdrawn

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Posted on July 3, 2025

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ISTANBUL (Reuters) -A wildfire killed a bedridden man who was home alone in Turkey's western Izmir province after it spread to a residential area, state-owned Anadolu news agency said on Thursday, the

Little-Known Group's Claim of Starting Forest Fires is Retracted

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -A Reuters story saying a little-known group had claimed responsibility for starting forest fires is withdrawn. The claim dated to a spate of fires in 2020 and is not related to the latest wildfires in Turkey. There will be no substitute story.

STORY_NUMBER: L1N3T00P7

STORY_DATE: 03/07/2025

STORY_TIME: 1701 GMT

(Editing by Jon Boyle)

Key Takeaways

  • Reuters retracted a story about a group claiming to start fires.
  • The claim was related to fires from 2020, not recent ones.
  • No substitute story will be provided.
  • The story was edited by Jon Boyle.
  • The claim was unrelated to recent Turkish wildfires.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the claim made by the little-known group?
The group claimed responsibility for starting forest fires that occurred in 2020.
Why was the Reuters story withdrawn?
The story was withdrawn due to the nature of the claims and their lack of relevance to current events.
When was the story published?
The story was published on March 7, 2025, at 1701 GMT.

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